1986 年 6 巻 1 号 p. 18-26
The importance of the cardiopulmonary monitoring, particularly the right ventricular function, in patients who are suffering from COPD, pulmonary heart disease, mitral and/or aortic valve disease and coronary artery disease with emphasis on the basic consideration of the right ventricular performance characteristics are discussed. The indications, risks and complications related to the cardiopulmonary monitoring are also presented.